2000 Celebrating Elephants Day

The Oakland Zoo held its fourth annual Celebrating Elephants on Saturday, May 20, 2000 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This unique day recognized Cynthia Moss's dedicated conservation efforts and focused on the significant role and future elephants have in the modern world. Activities, conservation and education stations, and a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of the elephant barn were available to Zoo visitors. 

The day's events included education stations and behind the scenes barn tours. 

Raffle tickets were sold for a chance to win painting created by an elephant, or a morning with an elephant keeper.

All proceeds from the events benefited the African Wildlife Foundation's Amboseli Elephant Research Project.

The award-winning Oakland Zoo ( http://www.oaklandzoo.org/ )  is home to over 380 native and exotic animals. Nestled in the Oakland Hills, in 525 acre Knowland Park, this scenic zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, off Highway 580. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, admission is $6.50 for adults, S3.50 for children ages 2-14 and seniors. Zoo Information 510/632-9525 ext. 132.

[from Oakland Zoo Public Relations/Communications]

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